Be careful out there today because it's the first severe geomagnetic storm in decades
For the first time since January 2005, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for Friday evening.

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2 developments- May 10, 2024Be careful out there today because it's the first severe geomagnetic storm in decades
- May 11, 2024Severe geomagnetic storm could disrupt power, communications in U.S.
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